Cleaning an LCD screen

Weetibix · 06-08-2007, 14:54

Finally got around to purchasing my Sony KDL-40W2000

It arrived yesterday and I am very pleased with what I have seen of it so far.

What I wanted to know is what's the best thing to use to clean the screen ?

paulyoung666 · 06-08-2007, 15:27

best bet in my opinion is avoid having to clean it !!!!! , apart from that i use a microfibre cloth and if really necessary a little bit of isopropyl alcohol

okuda · 06-08-2007, 19:07

Best way in my opinion to clean an LCD screen is with 2 microfibre cloth's..

Wet and ring-out one and gently clean the screen from side to side (make sure that it is very well rang-out) then hang up to dry.

Then use the dry microfibre cloth to dry the screen and surround..

This works very well on my Samsung LE40M86DB and if you have ever seen one of these TV's you will know how much of a dust magnet it can be..!

banbury_oddball · 06-08-2007, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by okuda

Best way in my opinion to clean an LCD screen is with 2 microfibre cloth's..

Wet and ring-out one and gently clean the screen from side to side (make sure that it is very well rang-out) then hang up to dry.

Then use the dry microfibre cloth to dry the screen and surround..

This works very well on my Samsung LE40M86DB and if you have ever seen one of these TV's you will know how much of a dust magnet it can be..!

Seconded !

However, one important thing to remember is that even with the odd greasy fingerprints (courtesy of my 3yr old daughter) press lightly and let the cloth and the tiny amount of water wipe it clear, then use a dry part of the cloth just to dry it off. Remember that the cloth needs to be barely damp.

Other cleaning products and the wrong cloths mark the screen permantently.

An example is a woman I sit next too at work, and used a telephone wipe to clean the LCD monitor, it's still streaky now

call100 · 06-08-2007, 20:39

Yep thirded......I have been cleaning mine with a damp microfiber cloth when needed for the last two years and its still in pristine condition.....No need for anything expensive....

Weetibix · 06-08-2007, 21:14

and where do you get these microfibre cloths ?
Camera shop or someplace like that?

fboy · 06-08-2007, 21:53

Most supermarkets now stock them. Just don't buy the really cheap one's.

jackbristow · 06-08-2007, 22:34

i use my hoover. Removes all the dust nice and quick.

D3XT3R · 06-08-2007, 23:17

Well this is what I purchased to clean my 37" LCDhttp://www.cleansafe.co.uk/index.asp
It doe's a great job and contains absolutely no ALCOHOL as this can damage your screen

,if you do a bit of reserch you will find this out.
They are not cheap but a small bottle will last a long time and it gets rid of all my 2 year olds finger tip smudges.
Hope this helps

call100 · 07-08-2007, 21:03

God! How much???? No point in paying for that when you just need the microfibre and a touch of warm water....

roddydogs · 13-08-2007, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by call100

God! How much???? No point in paying for that when you just need the microfibre and a touch of warm water....

Yup, read the manual, mine says "damp cloth" only

LCD)

uncle_sam_ie · 13-08-2007, 18:19

Microfiber and spit. My wife came close to using window cleaner and a paper towel.
I stopped her just in time.

06-08-2007, 14:54	#1
Weetibix Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,073	Cleaning an LCD screen Finally got around to purchasing my Sony KDL-40W2000 It arrived yesterday and I am very pleased with what I have seen of it so far. What I wanted to know is what's the best thing to use to clean the screen ?

06-08-2007, 15:27	#2
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	best bet in my opinion is avoid having to clean it !!!!! , apart from that i use a microfibre cloth and if really necessary a little bit of isopropyl alcohol

06-08-2007, 19:07	#3
okuda Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 307	Best way in my opinion to clean an LCD screen is with 2 microfibre cloth's.. Wet and ring-out one and gently clean the screen from side to side (make sure that it is very well rang-out) then hang up to dry. Then use the dry microfibre cloth to dry the screen and surround.. This works very well on my Samsung LE40M86DB and if you have ever seen one of these TV's you will know how much of a dust magnet it can be..!

06-08-2007, 20:23	#4
banbury_oddball Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,299	Quote: Originally Posted by okuda Best way in my opinion to clean an LCD screen is with 2 microfibre cloth's.. Wet and ring-out one and gently clean the screen from side to side (make sure that it is very well rang-out) then hang up to dry. Then use the dry microfibre cloth to dry the screen and surround.. This works very well on my Samsung LE40M86DB and if you have ever seen one of these TV's you will know how much of a dust magnet it can be..! Seconded ! However, one important thing to remember is that even with the odd greasy fingerprints (courtesy of my 3yr old daughter) press lightly and let the cloth and the tiny amount of water wipe it clear, then use a dry part of the cloth just to dry it off. Remember that the cloth needs to be barely damp. Other cleaning products and the wrong cloths mark the screen permantently. An example is a woman I sit next too at work, and used a telephone wipe to clean the LCD monitor, it's still streaky now

06-08-2007, 20:39	#5
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Yep thirded......I have been cleaning mine with a damp microfiber cloth when needed for the last two years and its still in pristine condition.....No need for anything expensive....

06-08-2007, 21:14	#6
Weetibix Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,073	and where do you get these microfibre cloths ? Camera shop or someplace like that?

06-08-2007, 21:53	#7
fboy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 158	Most supermarkets now stock them. Just don't buy the really cheap one's.

06-08-2007, 22:34	#8
jackbristow Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,903	i use my hoover. Removes all the dust nice and quick.

06-08-2007, 23:17	#9
D3XT3R Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rotherham,South Yorkshire Posts: 782	Well this is what I purchased to clean my 37" LCDhttp://www.cleansafe.co.uk/index.asp It doe's a great job and contains absolutely no ALCOHOL as this can damage your screen ,if you do a bit of reserch you will find this out. They are not cheap but a small bottle will last a long time and it gets rid of all my 2 year olds finger tip smudges. Hope this helps

07-08-2007, 21:03	#10
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	God! How much???? No point in paying for that when you just need the microfibre and a touch of warm water....

13-08-2007, 11:43	#11
roddydogs Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6,353	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 God! How much???? No point in paying for that when you just need the microfibre and a touch of warm water.... Yup, read the manual, mine says "damp cloth" only LCD)

13-08-2007, 18:19	#12
uncle_sam_ie Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Ireland Posts: 601	Microfiber and spit. My wife came close to using window cleaner and a paper towel. I stopped her just in time.

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